如果我也能像麦奇盯牢球那样，牢牢盯住我的目标，还有什么得不到的呢？
If you want to learn the power of one…pointed concentration； watch Munchie keep his eye on the tennis ball as I am getting ready to throw it。
I swear； his eye does not leave it for a moment。 I can change the hand that holds the ball； put it behind my back； or stuff it in my pocket； and he does not miss a movement。
If I would just stick to my goal as intently as his eye sticks to the ball； I could get everything I ever wanted。
8、跟着感觉走（图）
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
麦奇累了就睡，睡够了就起来。
他饿了就吃，填饱了肚子就从食盆旁边走开。
如果有人抚摸他，他就呆在原地不动，发出满意的哼哼声。如果他觉得难受，就把正在做的事情停下来。
如果草地上阳光明媚，他就躺下打个盹儿。如果天气糟糕，他就呆在家里不出门。
他总是走来走去，感觉良好。
When Munchie is tired； he sleeps； when he is rested he gets up。
He eats when he is hungry； and walks away from his bowl when his tummy is full。
When someone pets him； he stays right where is and groans with delight。 When he is in pain he stops what he is doing。
When he finds a sunny spot on the grass； he lies down and naps。
When the weather is bad he stays in the house。
He moves his body a lot； and he feels good。
9、好好照顾自己（图）
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
有一次，麦奇追车玩的时候，尾巴被车碾伤了。为了早点好起来，他躺在垫子上静静修养。不论什么时候经过他藏身的小角落，我总能看见麦奇躺在那里，嘴巴搁在前爪上，等待着伤口自然康复。
几天后他就行动自如了，又叫又闹，在车库的地板上撒欢儿，弄得脖子上的铃铛叮当作响，满屋子转悠着找饼干。
我不由得想，如果我们人类受伤了，有些人怎么做呢？我们可能会接着追逐车辆，更努力地工作，或者把时间浪费在怨天尤人上。麦奇凭借他与生俱来的智慧把一切处理得井井有条。他很聪明，该休息的时候就休息，他很爱自己，所以很珍惜自己。
Munchie’s tail was run over by a car he was chasing。 To heal； he laid down on his mat and rested。 Whenever I passed his little nook； there was the Munchster； lying quietly with his snout on his paws； allowing nature to do its part。
After a few days he was back in action； barking； tinkling on the garage floor； and charging the house in hopes of getting a biscuit。
I thought about what some of us humans might do if we were injured。 We might just keep chasing cars； work harder； or blame someone and waste time plaining。 Munchie let all of that go in favor of his natural wisdom。 He was smart enough to rest when he needed to； and loved himself enough to do it。
10、请放松（图）
RELAX
麦奇从来没有听说过什么是“清教徒式的工作狂”。（他的处世哲学更接近“玩乐至上主义”。）
他从来不用打上下班的考勤卡，也不会因为贷款利率提高而忧心忡忡，当电视里拉什·里姆鲍夫出场时，他也不会连连惊呼。
他相信，生活有自己的安排，他不想作徒劳的挣扎。
麦奇知道，他的生活目标就是快乐地体验冒险。
Munchie has never heard of the Puritan Work Ethic。 （His philosophy is closer to the Pure Tan Play Ethic。）
He doesn’t punch a clock； get nervous when mortgage rates rise； or yell at the television when Rush Lim…baugh es on。
He trusts that life will take care of him； and he doesn’t struggle。
Munchie knows that his purpose in life is to enjoy the adventure。
11、自娱自乐（图）
ENTERTAIN YOURSELF我不在家的时候，麦奇总能想出许多自娱自乐的点子。他会追汽车玩，闻死青蛙的味道，睡懒觉，还会拜访左邻右舍。
在麦奇眼中，世界就是一个大游乐场，总有一些好玩的人和事能让他开心。
他从来不把生活分为工作和玩耍。他到哪里都能发现开心事儿。
When I am not at home Munchie finds plenty of amusements。 He chases cats； sniffs dead frogs； naps； and visits neighbors。
The world； through Muncie’s eyes； is a big playground。 There is always someone or something to keep his life exciting。
He doesn’t divide life up into work and play。 He finds joy wherever he is。
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12、自嘲（图）
LAUGH AT YOURSELF有些时候，我敢发誓，麦奇一定是在笑。他那小小的狗嘴巴向后咧开，还吭哧吭哧直喘气，仿佛知道某些我所不知道的事情似的。
真正令我恼火的是，当我自我感觉太良好的时候，他似乎在窃笑不已。
或许，他是想告诉我什么吧。
Sometimes I would swear that Munchie is laughing。 His little doggie lips pull back and he pants as if he knows something I don’t。
What really annoys me is that he seems to laugh when I have taken myself too seriously。
Maybe he is trying to tell me something。
13、偶尔挣脱链子（图）
GET OFF THE LEASH OCCASIONALLY
出去散步时，如果离开公路比较远了，我就把麦奇的链子松开。一旦他发现自己自由了，就会马上冲进灌木丛中，嗅个心满意足，同时频频抬腿撒尿，其抬腿的频率比芭蕾舞演员还要高。他热爱自由。
当然，我们有自己的责任，尽到这些责任是很重要的。
但是，适当的放松也同样重要。我们应该时不时放松自己，让我们的心灵像风一样自由。
呱呱坠地的时候，我们脖子上并没有戴着链子。撒手西去的时候，我们也没戴着锁链。逗留于尘世间的日子里，我们也应该给我们的灵魂一个自由呼吸的空间。
During walks when we get away from the road I let Munchie off his leash。 As soon as he feels free； he dashes off into the bushes； where he sniffs to his heart’s content and lifts his leg more often than a ballet dancer。 He loves to be ； we have responsibilities； and it’s important to take care of them。
But it’s also important to cut loose when we can and let our spirit be as free as the wind。
We were born without a leash and we leave this world without a leash。 While we’re here； we need to give our soul room to breathe。
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14、与合适的人交往（图）
CHOOSE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS对于那些他信得过的人，麦奇总是毫无保留地和他们玩在一起。
至于那些他不喜欢的人，他干脆避而远之。
他从不与伤害他的人呆在一起。
他从来不觉得自己必须跟某人在一起。他从来不必为偿还过去欠下的孽债而忍受痛苦。
他对朋友忠心耿耿，对其他人则不闻不问。
When Munchie trusts someone； he is fully present with them。
When he doesn’t like someone； he steers clear of them。
He doesn’t stay with people who hurt him。
He has no concept that he has to be with anyone。 He does not suffer to pay off Karma from past lives。
He is loyal to his friends and lets everyone else go their way。
15、保卫你的领地（图）
PROTECT YOUR BOUNDARIES
我的狗从不怀疑他有权拥有自己的空间。他知道自己的领地的范围，并且保护它不受侵犯。
一旦任何陌生来客——无论是长轮子的还是长腿的——靠近房子，他就会发出警告的咆哮，令人毛发倒竖。不管黑夜白天，他总是在那儿警告任何可能的入侵者。（如果他过去了他们还不赶紧跑开，他就会“亲”他们几口；这一招相当管用。）
麦奇的领土意识实在太强了，连大狗他都敢惹。一只杜宾犬有时会跑到附近来，但是她也在“麦奇安全防御体系”前退却了。尽管麦奇比一只兔子大不了多少，但这没关系；他知道自己的权利，他的邻居们也尊重这些权利。
My dog has no questions about his right to his space。 He knows his territory； and he protects it。
The moment any foreign object with wheels or legs es near the house； his hair…trigger bark alarm goes off。 Night or day； he’s there to announce potential intruders。 （If they don’t run away when he approaches； he starts kissing them； we’re working on that one。）
Munchie’s intention is so strong that he intimidates big dogs。 Sometimes a Doberman es around； and she yields to the Munchie Security Service。 The fact that he is no bigger than a rabbit doesn’t matter； he knows his rights； and his neighbors honor them。
16、先看准人再做决定（图）
GET TO KNOW SOMEONE BEFORE YOU MIT当麦奇在海滩上碰到另一条狗的时候，他们会彼此嗅一会儿。
有时候，他们会成为朋友，一起玩上很久。有时候，他们嗅过之后就分道扬镳了。
我见过许多婚姻失败的人，他们承认：“我真希望，当初在跟他（她）回家之前，如果多‘嗅一嗅’就好了。”
有些时候，只要多嗅上一嗅，就能避免和气味糟糕的家伙长期共处的折磨。
When Munchie meets a dog on the beach； they sniff each other for a while。
Sometimes they make friends and play for a long time； and sometimes they just keep going on their own paths。
I’ve met a lot of people who； after failed marriages； admitted。“I wish I’d sniffed him a little more before I went home with him。”
Sometimes a few extra sniffs now can save a long time living with a really bad smell。
17、感受宠爱（图）
LET THE LOVE IN
如果麦奇走了很长一段路，累着了，我就会把他抱起来走上一会儿。呆在我怀里时，他会把身子转一转，背部朝下，好让我把他完全抱住。
麦奇对此既不感到内疚，也不觉得是无功受禄。他不会说“你真的没必要这么做”，也不会说“明天换我来抱你吧”，他只是静静蜷在我怀里，充分享受着此刻的温馨和亲密。
麦奇知道，他配得上人们给予他的爱，并从容接受这种爱意。
When Munchie gets tired during long walks； I pick him up and carry him for a while。 The moment he is in my arms； he rolls onto his back and lets me bear him fully。
Harboring no guilt or unworthiness； he does not protest；“You really don’t need to do this；”or“I will carry you tomorrow。”He just lays there and soaks it in。
Munchie knows he is worth the love he receives； and he accepts it。
18、把你的心交给某人（图）
GIVE YOUR HEART TO SOMEONE
麦奇喜欢去爱别人。他从不拒绝把他的爱献给别人，因为他知道，如果不与别人分享，他自己得到的爱也会失去。
你希望别人怎样爱你，就应该怎样去爱别人。
那些在疗养院、监狱和康复中心的人们如果有一只宠物可以照料的话，就能康复得更快。
去照顾一个人、一株植物或一只动物吧，你的悲哀将烟消云散。一边嚼饼干一边吹口哨是不可能的。同样，一边给予关爱一边灰心丧气也是不可能的。
Munchie loves to be a lover。 He doesn’t withhold love from others； for he knows that he would lose it himself。
You need to love someone as much as you need someone to love ； prisons； and rehabilitation centers bee healthy more quickly if they have a pet to take care of。
Care for a person； plant； or animal； and sadness will disappear。
Just as it is impossible to whistle and chew crackers at the same time； you cannot give love and be depressed。
19、狂吻不止（图）
KISS PROFUSELY
麦奇总是把自己的感情表现得又热切又直接，毫无保留。
如果他喜欢你，他就会扑到你身上又舔又舐，直到你举手投降或站起身来。
我的狗爱我，而且他也让我知道他对我的爱。我喜欢这样。
Munchie displays his affection eagerly； immediately； and without reserve。
If he likes you he will jump on you and kiss you until you surrender or get up。
My dog loves me； and he lets me know。 I like that。
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20、相亲相爱（图）
BE THERE
麦奇对我的忠诚是不会动摇的。我是他的主人，他是我的爱犬。
我们都有许多朋友，他们能满足我们其他的兴趣和需要。但是，麦奇的铭牌上刻着我的电话号码。我虽然不戴铭牌，但他的‘号码’却刻在我的心坎上。
出门在外的时候，我常常想念他。如果我不在家，也一定要确保他会被好好照顾。
他从来没有错过一餐饭，而我也从来没有辜负他的爱。
Munchie’s loyalties are not divided。 I’m his person and he’s my dog。
We both have lots of friends that fulfill our other interests and needs； but his tag was my phone number on it； and although I do not wear a tag； his number is etched in my heart。
I think about him when I am away； and I make sure he is taken care of if I am not there。
He has never missed a meal； and I have never missed his love。
21、敢于做你自己（图）
DARE TO BE YOURSELF
麦奇用不着讨好谁，也用不着证明自己。他只要做好他自己就够了。
他一点也不在乎自己在别人心中的形象，他只在乎快快乐乐过日子。
他喜欢玩泥巴，玩刺果植物，还喜欢闻干燥的粪便。
我通常能说出他早饭吃了些什么，因为他的早餐总是会从下巴那露出来，垂在外面一会儿。
我带他去海滩游泳，他从海里出来时，浑身湿淋淋，像只落汤鸡。
我认为不管什么时候他都很可爱，而他似乎也同意这一点。
Munchie doesn’t need to impress anyone or prove himself。 He is what he is； and that is enough